- English is our official language.
- There are 44 universities (37 public universities and 7 private universities).
- There are 26 Australian universities among the top 500 universities according to the Times Higher Education (Top 500 World University Rankings).
- Globally recognised qualifications.
- International Students are able to work while studying in Australia.
- Currently there are almost 500,000 international students studying in Australia from 200 different countries (see table below).
- Australia offers life-long learning options from School, English programs, vocational and university studies for all international students.
- After you graduate from a vocational program or a bachelor/postgraduate program, graduates can apply for a visa that allows you to work from two to four years in Australia.
- Working Holiday visa holders are allowed to take short courses in Australia (up to 16 weeks of study).
- For more information on why students chose Australia as their education destination go here: 2016 Internation Student Survey.
| Sector | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 351,991 | 376,436 | 411,929 |
| Higher Education (Universities) | 109,376 | 116,779 | 131,333 |
| Vocational Education & Training (VET) | 99,074 | 108,670 | 118,663 |
| Schools (Primary and Secondary Schools) | 9,637 | 11,030 | 12,402 |
| English Language Courses (ELICOS) | 105,907 | 111,012 | 114,811 |
| Non-award (Semester Abroad, Exchange, etc) | 27,997 | 28,945 | 34,320 |